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Old 31-08-2006, 1:56 PM   #1
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Has anyone had any dealings with http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Watches2u-Factory-Outlet?

There seems to be genuine massive savings to be made, and the feedback is good. Or is it one of those "too good to be true" deals?

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Old 31-08-2006, 2:04 PM   #2
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They must be doing somethink right with nearly 60k feedback.
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Old 31-08-2006, 3:08 PM   #3
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Why does it all remind me of the stuff you'd see on BidUp.TV and the like?

RRP £1500 but yours for £50!!
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It's just a load of watches with made up designer names. The manufacturer's recommended price means squat.
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Old 31-08-2006, 3:20 PM   #5
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Krug Baumen... There is a big investigation into them. basically the produce very poor quality watches and shove a huge RRP on them and then they are sold by aload of shoddy businesses. Do a google.

http://www.ureader.co.uk/message/345977.aspx
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Old 31-08-2006, 3:21 PM   #6
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Re: Cheap eBay watches
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Has anyone had any dealings with http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Watches2u-Factory-Outlet?

There seems to be genuine massive savings to be made, and the feedback is good. Or is it one of those "too good to be true" deals?

Any opinions welcome.

They are the same watches the looky looky people try and sell you at motorway services. I bought a krug years ago and for 50 squids it was not bad.
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Old 31-08-2006, 4:45 PM   #7
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Our Mr Wright had something to say about the Krug watches a year ago here
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Old 31-08-2006, 11:12 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the replies. Particularly to Ian J for directing me to the previous thread.
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What type of watch did Carla Cugiliona(orwhateverhernameis) wear in Threshold?
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Old 01-09-2006, 11:06 AM   #10
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What type of watch did Carla Cugiliona(orwhateverhernameis) wear in Threshold?
Tag Monaco ( classic vintage version with the leather strap and blue face). I want one , they reissued them last year but I want an original 1960s version . Prices range from about 1700quid to 2200quid. The original 1960s version in good condition tends to fetch a little bit more than the reissue even though the watches themselves are pretty much identical.

Its also referred to as the Steve McQueen tag as he wore one in Le Mans. Might have been created specifically for this.

Silverback on here used to have one I think.
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I got one of these watches about 4 years ago, still going strong and I wear it every day. Very nice watch and I have never had any problems with it. Hubby has one from this crowd too, and again, no problems with it at all.
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Old 01-09-2006, 1:29 PM   #12
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I got one of these watches about 4 years ago, still going strong and I wear it every day. Very nice watch and I have never had any problems with it. Hubby has one from this crowd too, and again, no problems with it at all.

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Old 01-09-2006, 1:37 PM   #13
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http://www.tagwatchesdirect.co.uk/ta...13_fc6183.html

There is your tag monaco.
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Old 01-09-2006, 1:46 PM   #14
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I am very sure I saw a program on tv about this or a similar company - basicly they import cheap copies from Asia and they are millionares
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Tag Monaco ( classic vintage version with the leather strap and blue face). I want one , they reissued them last year but I want an original 1960s version . Prices range from about 1700quid to 2200quid. The original 1960s version in good condition tends to fetch a little bit more than the reissue even though the watches themselves are pretty much identical.

Its also referred to as the Steve McQueen tag as he wore one in Le Mans. Might have been created specifically for this.

Silverback on here used to have one I think.
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Thanks. Can't afford one but I do like that.
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Old 01-09-2006, 5:34 PM   #16
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What type of watch did Carla Cugiliona(orwhateverhernameis) wear in Threshold?
Well I couldn't see a watch when Carla Gugino appeared topless in Sin City. But then again I probably didn't notice too much else about that scene, let alone whether she was wearing a watch or not!
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I have never understood the fascination that some people have with watches as to me they are just a tool. Having looked at this website a few times in connection with this thread I have decided that as my watch is about 10 years old it's time I replaced it so I have placed a bid on one with a rrp of £499

I have put a maximum bid of £30 and if I get it I will be very pleased as long as it looks moderately presentable and actually tells the correct time. If I don't get it I will either lose interest or keep bidding £30 on others until I win one.
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Old 02-09-2006, 9:03 AM   #18
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Chav!
erm.. excuse me? I wear a watch. Most adults wear watches. Why would I be any different? Please don't call me names simply because I wear a watch. I never specified which watch I wear from that particular power seller, and they sell lots. It's a simple gold watch. Nothing chav or bling about it. It's just a watch.
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Old 02-09-2006, 2:06 PM   #19
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as long as it looks moderately presentable and actually tells the correct time.
But I always suspected that watches like these might actually have cheap mechanisms inside and might lose time wuite easily.

Might be better off with one from Argos or H Samuel!!
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I sold these watches about 10 years ago as an additional money earner - we used to pick them up from the main warehouse in Manchester and then flog them for as much as we could - we even provided receipts for £500+. From what I can remember they used to cost about £25, we used to flog them for anything from £50 to £300.However, they were well made and I wore one for about 3 years with no problems at all.
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I have never understood the fascination that some people have with watches as to me they are just a tool. Having looked at this website a few times in connection with this thread I have decided that as my watch is about 10 years old it's time I replaced it so I have placed a bid on one with a rrp of £499

I have put a maximum bid of £30 and if I get it I will be very pleased as long as it looks moderately presentable and actually tells the correct time. If I don't get it I will either lose interest or keep bidding £30 on others until I win one.
What's the point of spending so much on AV equipment, it all just makes noise and shows pictures ?

Everyone has their own desires. I absolutely love watches, and I imagine when the disposable income creeps up they'll be the main source of the destruction of it .

Mmm... Panerai...
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If that's the way you feel I will happily delete your registration to this forum
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If that's the way you feel I will happily delete your registration to this forum
LOL you know I was only kidding .

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Everyone has their own desires. I absolutely love watches, and I imagine when the disposable income creeps up they'll be the main source of the destruction of it .
Indeed, I'm the same as you and have spent a stupid amount on watches in the last few years. I have a thing for Breitling atm and here are two from my collection:



My Navitimer is currently getting a service so no picture of it...

Each to their own I guess, my watch is the ownly piece of jewelry I have ever worn so don't mind spending alot on it...
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work of art!
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Breitling, Panerai, Phillipe.....Pah !!

You want chicks to be with you and guys to be you? You need MrT:

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Indeed, I'm the same as you and have spent a stupid amount on watches in the last few years. I have a thing for Breitling atm and here are two from my collection:

My Navitimer is currently getting a service so no picture of it...

Each to their own I guess, my watch is the ownly piece of jewelry I have ever worn so don't mind spending alot on it...
Very nice indeed. Does the Alpha Male part of you ever try and convince you to get a Breitling Emergency ?

Kherm- if only I had the money, lol.
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Thanks to this thread I am now the proud owner of a £435 Claude Valentini 3000 watch with a RRP of £435

If it looks moderately presentable and keeps the time it will be good value for the £21.50 that I paid for it
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Indeed, I'm the same as you and have spent a stupid amount on watches in the last few years. I have a thing for Breitling atm and here are two from my collection:



My Navitimer is currently getting a service so no picture of it...

Each to their own I guess, my watch is the ownly piece of jewelry I have ever worn so don't mind spending alot on it...

What model is the one on the right Dodger?
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I have a Tag, not sure of the model,maybe put a pic on later and an expert can tell me?

Paid around £800 , 15 years ago.

had a look on the link and theres a few Lacoste watches,nice,let the bidding begin
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